Things to share from my business journey

Out Of Your Comfort Zone

Stepping away from the usual routine is a daunting thought, but it doesn’t have to be. Fear of the unknown, trying something new, or just performing a task that isn’t within your “niche” can certainly help a person grow.

This applies not only in a person’s professional life, but certainly in the development of transferrable skills and personal attributes that can apply to many other aspects of life.

Particularly for men, this can be difficult to do. The pressures of role and responsibility can feel like a jail cell.

Here are a few tips for breaking out.

1. Start small. No one said that you had to do it all at once. Instead of a big leap, try dipping your toe in the water first. Take small steps – you’ll still get to your goal.

2. Get pumped – no, you might not have to lift weights but you WILL need to get your brain pumped. It’s your self-talk that holds you back so start telling yourself that you CAN do it. Positive thoughts are all you should allow in your head.

3. Identify your habits. Some of the things you do are done by habit, not rules. You can change habits if you know what they are. Look at the things you do each day and work out what are the ‘must dos’ and which are the ‘that’s the way I’ve always done it’ things. Now shake it up! Drop the habits that are holding you back.

Challenges can be seen as either an insurmountable barrier or as an obstacle that can be overcome. The more we push ourselves, the more we grow. And as we grow, there is more that we can offer of value not only to our families and employers, but to society as a whole. And just think… it all starts from the first step of action that you are willing to take. Don’t be afraid – get out there – get out of your comfort zone and live life to the full without regrets.